Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2505
Republic F-105D Thunderchief Diecast Model
USAF 4th TFW, 334th TFS, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 1965 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-105D Thunderchief | | 10.75" | | 5.75" |
On July 1 1958 the 4th FW was re-designated 4th TFW and in 1960 changed from the F-100 to the F-105B. In first six months of 1964 the B's were replaced with the F-105D/F variant. During the Cuban Missile Crisis the 4th was deployed to Florida and ready to react if called upon. In August 1965 the 334th TFS deployed to Takhli RTAFB and remained there until October 1966. The air crews returned to Seymour Johnson AFB but left their F-105s behind. In 1967 the 334th began to transition to the F-4 Phantom II. Aircraft 61-0183 was a series F-105D-25-RE with only 80 being built. This series was the first of the D models to be equipped with all the conventional warfare modifications. On July 6 1973 61-0183 was sent to MASDC (Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center) for storage as #FK0001 and was scrapped in 1984.
Designed as a replacement for the F-84F Thuderstreak, the F-105 first flew on October 2, 1955. This Mach-2 capable aircraft was used for strike bombing during the Vietnam War. It was armed with a cannon and missiles and was also designed to carry a nuclear weapon. The single-seat F-105 was the largest single-engine fighter ever to serve with the USAF, and could deliver a greater bomb load than any of the 10-man strategic bombers that served during WWII. Despite these impressive statistics, the F-105 was also the only US aircraft in history to be removed from combat because of high rates of attrition. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-105 Thunderchief is a large, heavy model in this scale. This model has many fine features, including an accurately rendered "wasp waist" fuselage, a hinged canopy that locks securely in place leaving almost no visible gap, and cockpit details that include pad-printed screens and dial instrument panel. There is a M61 Vulcan cannon port, moveable horizontal stabalators that rotate in unison and an exhaust nozzle that can be configured. The solid metal wing has a plastic engine intake, which allows for correct replication of sharp edges. Most releases include a full range of ordnance (exceptions include air show releases).
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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